Our unique awards system is designed to be dynamic and adaptable, allowing for flexibility across different judging styles and competitive environments. The awards ceremony aims to recognize the outstanding achievements of both individual performances and overall studio efforts.

1. Diamond Placement 

Each performance receives a diamond placement, with six levels of placement: teal, purple, blue, pink, white, black (Highest). These rankings are based on the dynamic point system to accommodate different judges’ perspectives. 

• Point System: A flexible point system is used to determine rankings. This ensures that each performance is evaluated fairly, despite varying judging styles.
• Dynamic Scoring: Rather than being fixed, the point ranges for each diamond level, age and skill change depending on the overall performance of other competitors and the specific judges’ scores. These ranges are not fixed but adapt to the level of competition.

2. High Point Awards

The High Point Awards are given to the highest-scoring routines across multiple categories:

• Recognized By: Age group, skill level, and diamond placement (ex. Teen Elite High Point Blue Diamond).
• Overall High Point Award: This is awarded to the highest-scoring routine in each age division (ex. Junior, Teen, Senior).

The High Point Awards aim to highlight the best performances in the competition based on score.

3. Exclusive Judge’s Awards

In addition to diamond placements and high point awards, exclusive judge’s awards recognize exceptional performances in specific categories. These are awarded in each age division:

• Choreography Award: Recognizes the creativity and originality of the choreography.
• Artistic Award: Acknowledges the emotional impact, storytelling, and artistic expression in the performance.
• Technical Award: Focuses on the precision, skill, and execution of dance techniques.
• Performance Award: Recognizes the overall presentation, energy, and stage presence of the dancers.
• Best of each Genre Award: Presented to the best performance within each genre category.

4. Final Awards Ceremony

At the conclusion of the competition, the final awards ceremony includes the following special recognitions:

• Sportsmanship Award: Recognizes a studio that has demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship throughout the event. This is chosen by the Relevé staff. 
•  Overall Studio White Diamond Award: Given to the studio with the best overall performance across all divisions and shows amazing sportsmanship like conduct.
• Black Diamond Award: This is the rarest and most prestigious award, reserved for the highest level of excellence in the competition with the score of 298, 299, or 300.

Key Points to Remember:

• Age and Skill Levels: Dancers are first grouped by age, then by skill level, to ensure that the competition is fair and equitable.
• No Genre Separation: All performances are judged together, regardless of the dance genre.
• Focus on Individual Performance: The dynamic point system ensures that each dancer’s performance is judged in relation to their specific competition, allowing for a more personalized evaluation.

This award structure ensures that the competition remains flexible, rewarding the dedication, artistry, and excellence of all participating studios and dancers.